COCA is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the accreditor of colleges of osteopathic medicine. COCA accreditation signifies that a college has met or exceeded the Commission’s standards for educational quality. The COCA only accredits osteopathic medical education programs operating in the United States.
COCA Substantive Change Policy Revisions
Revisions to the COCA substantive change request documents are open for public comment. The public comment period will begin on Monday, April 15, 2024, and close on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Visit the COCA Standards Revisions webpage for more information.
Upcoming meetings
April 11-12, 2024
Meeting details are forthcoming.
We’re introducing a new way for you to log in to the AOA’s websites. If you haven't already established your new login credentials, here's how to get started:
Your username
This is the email address associated with your AOA account.
Your password
You'll begin setting this up by clicking “Forgot password?” on the login page.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the AOA Member Resource Center.